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   ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS:

                                    

                                    Linear Algebra: Matrices and Determinants,
                                    Systems of linear equations, Eigen values
                                    and eigen vectors.

                                    

                                    Calculus: Limit, continuity and
                                    differentiability; Partial Derivatives;
                                    Maxima and minima; Sequences and series;
                                    Test for convergence; Fourier series.

                                    

                                    Vector Calculus: Gradient; Divergence and
                                    Curl; Line; surface and volume integrals;
                                    Stokes, Gauss and Green's theorems.

                                    

                                    Diferential Equations: Linear and non-linear
                                    first order ODEs; Higher order linear ODEs
                                    with constant coefficients; Cauchy's and
                                    Euler's equations; Laplace transforms; PDEs
                                    - Laplace, heat and wave equations.

                                    

                                    Probability and Statistics: Mean, median,
                                    mode and standard deviation; Random
                                    variables; Poisson, normal and binomial
                                    distributions; Correlation and regression
                                    analysis.

                                    

                                    Numerical Methods: Solutions of linear and
                                    non-linear algebraic equations; integration
                                    of trapezoidal and Simpson's rule; single
                                    and multi-step methods for differential
                                    equations.

                                    

                                    MINING ENGINEERING

                                    

                                    Mechanics: Equivalent force systems,
                                    equations of equilibrium, two dimensional
                                    frames and trusses, free body diagrams,
                                    friction forces, particle kinematics and
                                    dynamics.

                                    

                                    Mine Development, Geomechanics and Strata
                                    Control: Drivages for underground mine
                                    development, drilling methods and machines,
                                    explosives, blasting devices and practices,
                                    shaft sinking. Physico-mechanical properties
                                    of rocks, rock mass classification, ground
                                    control instrumentation and stress
                                    measurement techniques, theories of rock
                                    failure, ground vibrations, stress
                                    distribution around mine openings,
                                    subsidence, design of supports in roadways
                                    and workings, stability of open pits,
                                    slopes.

                                    

                                    Mining Methods and Machinery: Surface mining
                                    - layout, development, loading,
                                    transportation and mechanization, continuous
                                    surface mining systems. Underground coal
                                    mining - bord and pillar system, longwall
                                    mining, thick seam mining methods.
                                    Underground metal mining: different stoping
                                    methods, stope mechanization, ore handling
                                    systems, mine filling. Generation and
                                    transmission of mechanical, hydraulic, and
                                    pneumatic power. Materials handling -
                                    haulages, conveyors, ropeways, face and
                                    development machinery, hoisting systems, and
                                    pumps.

                                    

                                    Ventilation, Underground Hazards and Surface
                                    Environment: Underground atmosphere, heat
                                    load sources and thermal environment, air
                                    cooling, mechanics of air flow distribution,
                                    natural and mechanical ventilation, mine
                                    fans and their usage, auxiliary ventilation.
                                    Subsurface hazards from fires, explosions,
                                    gases, dust, and inundation, rescue
                                    apparatus and practices, safety in mines,
                                    accident analysis, noise, mine lighting. Air
                                    and water pollution: causes, dispersion,
                                    quality standards, and control.

                                    

                                    Surveying, Mine Planning and Systems
                                    Engineering: Fundamentals of engineering
                                    surveying, Levels and levelling, Theodolite,
tacheometry, triangulation, contouring,
                                    errors and adjustments, correlation,
                                    underground surveying, curves,
photogrammetry, field astronomy, GPS
                                    fundamentals. Principles of planning -
                                    Sampling methods and practices, reserve
                                    estimation techniques, basics of
geostatistics, optimization of facility
                                    location, cash flow concepts and mine
                                    valuation, open pit design. Work study,
                                    concepts of reliability, reliability of
                                    series and parallel systems. Linear
                                    programming, transportation and assignment
                                    problems, queueing, network analysis,
                                    inventory control.

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annu Newbie Joined: 03Apr2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 19	Topic: Gate Syllabus of MINING ENGINEERING Posted: 03Apr2007 at 10:57pm
	ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS: Linear Algebra: Matrices and Determinants, Systems of linear equations, Eigen values and eigen vectors. Calculus: Limit, continuity and differentiability; Partial Derivatives; Maxima and minima; Sequences and series; Test for convergence; Fourier series. Vector Calculus: Gradient; Divergence and Curl; Line; surface and volume integrals; Stokes, Gauss and Green's theorems. Diferential Equations: Linear and non-linear first order ODEs; Higher order linear ODEs with constant coefficients; Cauchy's and Euler's equations; Laplace transforms; PDEs - Laplace, heat and wave equations. Probability and Statistics: Mean, median, mode and standard deviation; Random variables; Poisson, normal and binomial distributions; Correlation and regression analysis. Numerical Methods: Solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations; integration of trapezoidal and Simpson's rule; single and multi-step methods for differential equations. MINING ENGINEERING Mechanics: Equivalent force systems, equations of equilibrium, two dimensional frames and trusses, free body diagrams, friction forces, particle kinematics and dynamics. Mine Development, Geomechanics and Strata Control: Drivages for underground mine development, drilling methods and machines, explosives, blasting devices and practices, shaft sinking. Physico-mechanical properties of rocks, rock mass classification, ground control instrumentation and stress measurement techniques, theories of rock failure, ground vibrations, stress distribution around mine openings, subsidence, design of supports in roadways and workings, stability of open pits, slopes. Mining Methods and Machinery: Surface mining - layout, development, loading, transportation and mechanization, continuous surface mining systems. Underground coal mining - bord and pillar system, longwall mining, thick seam mining methods. Underground metal mining: different stoping methods, stope mechanization, ore handling systems, mine filling. Generation and transmission of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic power. Materials handling - haulages, conveyors, ropeways, face and development machinery, hoisting systems, and pumps. Ventilation, Underground Hazards and Surface Environment: Underground atmosphere, heat load sources and thermal environment, air cooling, mechanics of air flow distribution, natural and mechanical ventilation, mine fans and their usage, auxiliary ventilation. Subsurface hazards from fires, explosions, gases, dust, and inundation, rescue apparatus and practices, safety in mines, accident analysis, noise, mine lighting. Air and water pollution: causes, dispersion, quality standards, and control. Surveying, Mine Planning and Systems Engineering: Fundamentals of engineering surveying, Levels and levelling, Theodolite, tacheometry, triangulation, contouring, errors and adjustments, correlation, underground surveying, curves, photogrammetry, field astronomy, GPS fundamentals. Principles of planning - Sampling methods and practices, reserve estimation techniques, basics of geostatistics, optimization of facility location, cash flow concepts and mine valuation, open pit design. Work study, concepts of reliability, reliability of series and parallel systems. Linear programming, transportation and assignment problems, queueing, network analysis, inventory control. Post Resume: Click here to Upload your Resume & Apply for Jobs

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